The Avs drop their opening game of the rookie tournament 4 – 0 to the LA Kings. Despite an ugly scoreboard, there were still things to like, Rudo and AJ break it down. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

The Avs rookies have officially played a proper hockey game. It did not go particularly well. Still, in a setting like this, there is no sense dwelling on the negatives as some of the big names showed they are ready for the season. https://youtu.be/u_VF2fDiA6c

The Colorado Avalanche’s rookies are in Arizona for Rookie Camp and the conversation continues about how a healthy goaltender in Darcy Kuemper could change the game for the Avs. AJ Haefele and Nathan Rudolph are joined by former NHL video coach and current PHNX Coyotes beat writer Steve Peters on the DNVR Avalanche Podcast! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE…

Rudo and AJ recap Avs Dev camp. Bo Byram shines with a multi-point effort in scrimmage. They also go through who else shined today and who had a luck luster performence. All that and much more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

Rudo and AJ go through what they saw today at the Avs Dev camp on day 2. Things are ramping up and the fellas can’t hold their excitement. They also break down whether Sampo Ranta is a superstar in the making. All that and much more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

On-ice activities are finally officially back, AJ and Rudo break down all of day one of development camp including standouts Alex Newhook, Sampo Ranta, and Shane Bowers. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

Official on-ice activities are about to begin once again for the Avs with development camp followed by the rookie tournament. The Avs prospect pool still boasts significant high-end talent and solid depth to dive into, pyramid style. https://youtu.be/1fNEjKhJA08

Blais hits Rudo, AJ, and Evan with his brand new game show. Blaise goes through hockey history trying to stump the fellas. The winner gets nothing, but the loser has to wear the all-mighty mom chain. All that and much more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

The Avs added another PTO before camp in Artem Anisimov. With an already crowded group competing for a bottom-six job, another body muddies the waters even further in who will come out on top in camp. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

Rudo and AJ talk Lacroix Hockey with Co-Founder Scott Masters. Lacroix hockey is an advisory group that helps young Colorado hockey players find a path to the pros. Scott also goes through some of the crazy stories that he experienced while in the NHL. All that and much more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link–…

With NHL players officially returning to the Winter Olympics Rudo and AJ look at the Avs roster and see who has the best shot at making the biggest sporting event in the world. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

The Avs officially announced their rookie camp roster, with high-end prospects like Byram, Newhook, Barron, and Bowers the top end should put on a show but there are a number of interesting storylines down the lineup that could impact players futures. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

Rudo and AJ break down the signing of Jack Johnson. The fellas go over his stats the last couple of seasons and it seems there is a trend. AJ believes Johnson isn’t all bad, but it also isn’t great. All that and much more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

Rudo and Aj go through a plethora of would you rather scenarios around the leagues. They talk about rebuilds, up-and-coming players, and much more. The fellas also discuss the signing of Jack Johnson as it breaks on-air and AJ has some strong feelings about it. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

AJ and Rudo go through the NHL and rank the top defenses in the league. The Avs are extremely talented on the defensive end, but are they the best? Makar and Girard are young and still improving while Toews is a great piece. All that and much more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify…

AJ and Rudo go through the Jesperi Kotkaniemi situation. The NHL had some Twitter drama over the weekend and the boys loved it. Is Montreal right to be upset? AJ doesn’t believe so. Rudo goes through what should have been done. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

AJ and Rudo go through some of their past draft sweethearts. They have seen many prospects come up the ranks, but how many of them actually panned out? AJ reminisces about a young Taranseko. All that and much more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

AJ and Rudo discuss who is up next on the Avs roster. Bowen Byram feels like the right answer, but the Avs are full of young talented players. They also break down the newest big deals and how they impact the Avalanche. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link

Rudo and AJ answer listener questions on the show ranging from Taylor Makar’s future to Avs players as video game characters and more. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD! iTunes link– Stitcher Link– Pocket Casts Link– Spotify Link